Armed Security Officer (ACT-235 Required) - West Chester, PA

Ops-Security-Group; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Sick leave

Paid training

Career advancement

Job summary

OPS Security Group is seeking an Armed Security Officer in West Chester, PA to protect ballots and election materials. This role requires ACT235 certification, a valid driver's license, and vigilance in access control and secure transport of sensitive material.

The officer will screen visitors, patrol the site, and ensure proper chain-of-custody procedures while maintaining professional security presence.

Qualifications

• ACT 235 required
• 21 years of age or older
• Current and valid Driver's License
• High School Diploma or GED
• One year experience in armed security recommended
• Must pass PAT and ASO course
• Must pass drug screen
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Reliable transportation
• Extensive use of force knowledge
• Must pass comprehensive background investigation, urinalysis screening and OPS training

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional armed security presence while transporting ballots and election materials between Chester County locations
• Maintain control and accountability of all ballots and election materials from receipt to transfer
• Verify pickup and delivery locations before release of election materials
• Ballots and materials must not be left unattended or released to unauthorized individuals
• Complete all required pickup, transport, and delivery documentation including times and locations

Skills

Armed security experience

Excellent communication

Driver's license

Background check ready

PAT & ASO readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Armed Security Officer (ACT-235 Required) - West Chester, PA

Job Category: SECURITY SERVICES

Requisition Number: ARMED001571

• Posted : September 3, 2026
• Full-Time
• Rate : $25 USD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

West Chester, PA 19382, USA

Description

ACT235 Required

Compensation: $25.00/hour

• 3 Medical Plan Choices for full medical coverage
• Optional Health Savings Account
• Vision
• 401K with employer matching dollar for dollar match from 1-3%, 50% Employer Match on 4-5%
• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
• Earned Sick and Safe Leave accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked
• Paid training
• Defined vertical mobility and promotion opportunity

OPS Security Group offers competitive Medical, Dental, Vision and 401(k) benefits for eligible employees in accordance with company policy.

Job Summary

In this role Physical Security Officers (PSO’s) can expect to be working in demanding and fast paced environments. In this role PSO-2's will screen visitors, patrol the site, ensure access control and provide overall site security.

Job Duties / Essential Functions

• Provide a professional armed security presence while transporting voting ballots and election materials between designated Chester County locations.
• Maintain continuous control and accountability of all ballots and election materials from the time they are received until they are formally transferred to the authorized receiving party.
• Verify each pickup and delivery location before accepting or releasing election materials and follow all established chain-of-custody procedures.
• Ballots and election materials are never to be left unattended, unsecured, or released to anyone who has not been identified as an authorized recipient.
• Complete all required pickup, transport, and delivery documentation, including times, locations, authorized contacts, and confirmation of successful handoff.

Skills / Qualifications

• ACT 235 (current)
• 21 years of age
• MUST HAVE a Current and Valid Drivers License
• High School Diploma or GED
• One year experience in armed security recommended
• Must be able to pass PAT and ASO course
• Must be able to pass drug screen
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Reliable transportation
• Extensive use of force knowledge
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation, urinalysis screening and OPS training requirements

Appearance

• Officers shall maintain their hair in a neat, clean, and combed professional appearance.
• Officer’s fingernails shall not extend more that ¼ inch from the tip of the finger or interfere in any ways in the performance of duty or with the safe drawing of issued equipment. Fingernail polish is allowed if it does not distract from the uniform.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, the Company may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation.

• Ability to work under stress / pressure
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Ability to wear a uniform
• Ability to use force, up to and including deadly force, when reasonably justified

Our Mission

To lead the way in caring for, compensating and offering careers to our people, who in turn provide unparalleled professional services to our clients.

Our Virtues

People First:Treat people with dignity and respect and help them become who they are capable of becoming.

Servant Leadership:Continuously improve and bring out excellence in others by modeling it yourself.

Accountability:Stay loyal to what you said you would do long after the mood you said it in has changed.

Diligence:Proceed on the course you laid out knowing that all good things come with time, effort and creativity.

Integrity:Give people a reason to trust you knowing that a true measure of character is what you do without reward and how you treat those who can do nothing for you.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

At-Will Employment

Employment with OPS Security Group is voluntary and subject to termination by the employee or OPS Security Group at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this document shall be interpreted to conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of OPS Security Group employees.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Licenses & Certifications

Required

ACT235 Certified

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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